Journal
Notes on suspended light.
Specification guides, detailing advice and project insight from The Light Engineers.
Latest guides
Guide · 6 min
What is suspended lighting? A guide for commercial interiors
Suspended lighting hangs below the ceiling on cables or rods, and includes linear pendants, direct/indirect fittings, curved systems and feature pendants.
Specification · 5 min
Direct vs direct/indirect pendants: which to specify
Direct pendants send all light downward for efficiency and drama, while direct/indirect pendants also light the ceiling for softer, more comfortable rooms that help meet LG7.
Specification · 5 min
How high should suspended lighting hang?
Pendant height depends on ceiling height, task and distribution; office linear pendants usually hang well above head height, with direct/indirect fittings needing enough gap to light the ceiling.
Sectors · 6 min
Suspended lighting for offices: a design guide
Offices use suspended linear pendants, usually direct/indirect, for uniform, low-glare light that meets CIBSE LG7 and adapts to changing layouts.
Sectors · 5 min
Pendant lighting for meeting rooms and boardrooms
A single linear pendant over the table, usually direct/indirect and dimmable, lights faces evenly, defines the room and supports presentations and video calls.
Sectors · 5 min
Suspended lighting for restaurants, bars and hotels
Hospitality uses feature pendants, curves and warm, dimmable suspended lighting to create atmosphere, define tables and bars, and reinforce brand identity.
Sectors · 5 min
Suspended lighting for classrooms and libraries
Classrooms and libraries use low-glare direct/indirect pendants for even, comfortable light, with daylight dimming and absence detection to save energy.
Design · 4 min
Pendant lighting over kitchen islands and tables
Over islands and tables, linear or clustered pendants should match the surface length, hang to light the task without blocking sightlines and use warm, high-CRI light.
Design · 5 min
Designing continuous suspended linear runs
Continuous suspended runs join linear modules into unbroken lines of light, made to measure to finish exactly at walls, columns and glazing.
Bespoke · 5 min
Curved suspended lighting: rings, ovals and custom shapes
Curved suspended systems like Lena create rings, ovals, waves and custom radii, made to measure to turn ceilings into sculptural features.
Detailing · 4 min
Suspension kits, cables and canopies explained
Suspension kits include cables or rods, ceiling fixings, canopies and power feeds; specify them to suit the ceiling, drop length and appearance.
Design · 4 min
Suspended lighting for exposed concrete and industrial ceilings
Exposed soffits suit suspended lighting because pendants need no void, bring light closer to the task and can uplight textured ceilings.
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